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DE55 ESV

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

54,112 mi
Last recorded54,112 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 ESV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 54,112 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in material (1.1.11 (c))

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 3 Jun 2024 53,063 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both swivel housings corroded. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Pannard rod. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel pipes corroded.

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses crazed. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All mountings corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and has nail in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Lense cracked. (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Pannard rod. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering, track rod corroded.

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced All brackets on axles and chassis. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 51,289 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Swivel housings corroded. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Panard rod. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses crazed. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All body mounts corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and has nail in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Crack repaired. (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Panard rod. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced All suspension brackets corroding. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 49,878 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both front swivel hubs corroded. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Body not fully secure Corrosion around some body mounts (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Pannard bar. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Nail in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity crack in lense. (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear top and bottom. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Pannard bar. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced All suspension brackets. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2022 49,878 miles

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both front swivel hubs corroded. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Body not fully secure Corrosion around some body mounts (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Pannard bar. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Nail in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity crack in lense. (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear top and bottom. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Pannard bar. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced All suspension brackets. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 48,555 miles

Both front hub swivel housings corroded.

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in n/s/r tyre edge of tread.

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour small crack. (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear top and bottom. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced All suspension arm mounts corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 48,555 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of n/s inner sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Both front hub swivel housings corroded.

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Mounting in front of n/s/r wheel corroded. 1 of 8. (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in n/s/r tyre edge of tread.

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour small crack. (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear top and bottom. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced All suspension arm mounts corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 47,270 miles

Chassis and suspension brackets corroding.

Front axle breather pipes corroded.

Front hub swivel balls corroded

Fuel pipes corroding.

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses crazing. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 45,669 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2019 45,669 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear silencer tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 43,719 miles

Slight underbody corrosion

Fail 4 May 2018 43,717 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Most exhaust brackets from the catalyst to the silencer are broken but currently secured.

Pass 8 May 2017 41,714 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes on rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe going to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 39,830 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 37,048 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 37,048 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 8 May 2014 33,067 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 33,066 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 May 2013 29,326 miles

centre exhaust mounting broken off exhaust pipe

Pass 15 May 2012 25,345 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 23,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2011 23,240 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 17,375 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 11,483 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 6,465 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?

Based on 677,512 MOT tests across 43,507 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
3,858
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
43,507
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,210
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,190
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,055
position lamp(s) not working 6,970
Axle swivel joint has excessive play 5,518
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DE55 ESV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 55,000 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Jimny fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 18,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE55 ESV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Jimny typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DE55 ESV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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